wheat
Plural
wheats
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the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall
Wheat is a widely cultivated cereal grain that serves as a staple food for a significant portion of the world's population. It comes in several varieties each with distinct characteristics and uses. Wheat is primarily used to make flour, which is then used to produce a wide range of food products, including bread, pasta, noodles, pastries, and baked goods. It is also used as animal feed and in the production of biofuels and alcoholic beverages. Rich in carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, wheat provides essential nutrients and energy for human consumption. While wheat is a valuable food source for many people, it can cause adverse reactions in individuals with gluten-related disorders.
- The recipe called for wheat to be ground into flour for making bread.
- They included wheat in their diet for its nutritional benefits and fiber content.
- The farmer harvested wheat from the fields to produce flour for local bakeries.
- He avoided products containing wheat due to his gluten sensitivity.
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an annual or biennial grass cultivated for its edible light brown grains, typically with erect flower spikes
- Farmers sow wheat in the spring for a summer harvest.
- Wheat grows best in well-drained, fertile soil.
- The wheat fields stretched across the valley.
- Modern wheat varieties are bred for disease resistance.
- Wheat produces both grain and straw for agricultural use.